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Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Security Council on January 19 held a routine consultation on the situation in Cyprus and activities of the UN Peacekeeping Force there (UNFICYP). Elizabeth Spehar, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, reported on the island country’s situation and activities of the UNFICYP in the last half of 2020, particularly COVID-19 developments’ impact on UNFICYP operations and the peace process. Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’affaires a.i. at the Vietnamese mission to the UN, hailed efforts by Spehar and the UNFICYP to perform their duties amid a number of challenges caused by the pandemic’s impact. He called on the parties concerned to respect the UNFICYP’s functions while voicing support of the UN Secretary-General’s convening an unofficial meeting among relevant sides to seek solutions to the Cyprus issue. Expressing concern over developments in the reviewed period, Anh appealed to the parties … [Read more...] about UN Security Council discusses Cyprus situation

New York (VNA) – A Vietnamese representative strongly condemned attacks on innocent civilians in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s online conference on January 11. The diplomat also called on parties to implement the International Humanitarian Law to ensure legitimate benefits of local people, as well as facilitate humanitarian activities in the areas. Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, said Vietnam took note of the complexity of the political situation in West Africa and the Sahel during the past few months, when elections in some countries were marred with tensions and challenges. She called on all stakeholders in these countries to work toward consensus on areas of disagreement so that the incoming elections of 2021 could take place in an inclusive, transparent, credible and peaceful manner. The Vietnamese diplomat commended the Economic Community of … [Read more...] about Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in West Africa, Sahel

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam re-affirmed its commitment to joining common efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism at a virtual open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on January 12. At the debate on the 20th anniversary of Resolution 1373 on counter-terrorism, chaired by the Foreign Minister of Tunisia, the UNSC adopted a presidential statement on combating international terrorism. Speakers pointed out that over the last 20 years, terrorism risks around the globe have kept growing, international terrorist groups have ceaselessly sought new operating methods, stepped up using cyber space and information technology, and colluded with trans-national crimes. UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov urged countries to reiterate their commitment to international solidarity against terrorism via international cooperation and capacity enhancement, deal with root causes of terrorism, strengthen the capacity of combating violent … [Read more...] about Vietnam reiterates commitment to common efforts against terrorism

Amid the difficulties caused by the pandemic, Vietnam has treated citizens infected by the novel coronavirus of many countries and sent them home, while protecting its own citizens abroad. According to Hang, Vietnam has conducted 299 flights to bring more than 80,000 Vietnamese citizens in 60 countries and territories back to the home country./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam reaps many diplomatic achievements: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Emphasising the importance of the immediate cessation of hostilities and acceptance of the Joint Declaration towards a nationwide ceasefire, he noted that COVID-19, severe economic crisis, food insecurity and the imminent risk of famine are major challenges for the country. … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity